Security Architect

WHOOP is looking for a Security Architect to design and implement secure, scalable systems that keep our members safe and our business resilient. The ideal candidate will have experience in security architecture, cloud security, and AI/ML security, and will be able to operate across technical depths and collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Infrastructure teams.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in security architecture, security engineering, or technical security leadership roles supporting complex, distributed systems
• Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CCSK,OSCP, or CISSP are strongly valued, but not required.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud security, particularly in AWS environments and modern cloud-native architectures
• Ability to operate across technical depths, from threat modeling and system design to secure implementation guidance and risk tradeoff discussions
• Proven success collaborating with Engineering, Product, and Infrastructure teams to drive secure outcomes in fast-paced, product-led environments
• Direct experience with AI/ML security and governance, including secure implementation of third-party AI services, protection of sensitive data across internal models and AI-powered features, and support for policy development, auditability, and control across enterprise and SaaS AI tools, including MCP infrastructure, model access, and responsible use
• Experience aligning security programs and architecture with industry frameworks and compliance obligations such as GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, and NIST
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on documentation, stakeholder alignment, and clarity under pressure and the emotional intelligence to collaborate without ego
• High degree of ownership, autonomy, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Passion for mentorship, process maturity, operational rigor, and helping security functions scale through automation and shared accountability

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance